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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.08, 973.93 and 541.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.08, 973.93 and 541.31 is: 747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.08 : 973.93 = 541.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.08/973.93 = 541.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.08x = 973.93 × 541.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.08x = 527,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,198.05/705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.72

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